DOH continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 6 months and up, including pregnant people

Dear Valued Health Care Partners, 

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is monitoring updates on federal COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and assessing how changes may impact the health and safety of Washington residents. At this time, we are not making any changes to our programs or recommendations. DOH continues to recommend that everyone 6 months and older, including pregnant people, receive the current COVID-19 vaccine to protect against severe illness.

This recommendation is informed by the Washington State Vaccine Advisory Committee, which advises the department on appropriate recommendations to control vaccine preventable diseases in our state. 

The COVID-19 virus continues to pose serious health risks in Washington, including hospitalizations, Long COVID, and preventable deaths. These risks are most prominent in pregnant people, young children, older adults, people with chronic conditions, and those who remain unvaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines remain one of our most effective tools for preventing severe illness.

We remain committed to science-based vaccine policy and ensuring that vaccines stay accessible and equitable for all Washingtonians.

Find more information and resources on DOH's COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Health Care Providers and Power of Providers initiative webpages. 

We are grateful for all you do to protect and improve the health of your patients and communities,

Power of Providers (POP) Team  
Executive Office of Healthcare Innovation and Strategy
Washington State Department of Health  
powerofproviders@doh.wa.gov